PUBLIC HEALTH YOUTH SYMPOSIUM

9TH NOVEMBER, 2017, Hotel Africana

1ST NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTHCARE SYMPOSIUM

The Public Health Youth Symposium (PHYS) is an avenue for the Ugandan public health community and professionals to communicate connect and collaborate on the latest public health efforts and findings. It will be a gathering of public health practitioners and multiple partners from government, academia and private organizations that share a common interest and dedication in protecting, preventing and promoting the health of the nation.

The Symposium seeks to turn young people into advocates, activists, champions and change agents by empowering them with information and skills on Sexual and Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Management, Human Rights, Project Planning and Management, Evidence Based Advocacy, Communication, Social Entrepreneurship and Critical thinking using a problem-solving and learning environment. In addition to the above, they will also gain leadership skills, networking skills, analytical skills, interpersonal skills and team work skills.